At this point I’m going to just make a template of Dana Nessel suing President Trump because I feel like I write it every week.
This time she’s going after him because he’s stopping $3 Billion in funds from going out the door to a program called the “Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program” that was created by, and passed under Joe Biden because environmental and climate issues apparently target minorities.
Attorney General Nessel and the coalition of States in the lawsuit argue that “the EPA’s abrupt and unlawful termination of the program and cancellation of grants have already caused widespread harm across their states, particularly in low-income communities and communities of color, and are urging the court to block the program termination while the lawsuit continues.”
“Time and again, we’ve seen the Trump Administration show a blatant disregard for the rule of law – once more attempting to rescind congressionally approved grant funding,” Nessel said. “This time, the Administration is targeting critical environmental justice grants that address deep-rooted disparities in our communities. I remain committed to working alongside my colleagues to defend these essential resources and ensure they remain available to those who need them most.”
In Michigan, there are approximately 10 grantees slated to receive more than $85 million in federal funds from the EPA, including, but not limited to a grant to the City of Flint for a community engagement and climate resiliency plan. Now, the sudden termination of these grants has forced grantees to lay off staff, halt programming, and freeze hiring.
There goes more Michigan taxpayer money going up in ashes as Nessel continues to join in and file lawsuits against the President that she’s almost certain to lose once the United States Supreme Court rules again that the President does, in fact have the right to terminate these wasteful, fraudulent and abusive spending programs created by Joe Biden.
The Amicus Brief was filed July 9th.